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After some debate over which foundation to buy next, I was caught between two choices; MAC Studio Fix and the much hyped Benefit Hello Flawless. The decision was made when I went into Debenhams and the MAC counter was far too busy for me to find a match. After seeing my sister use Hello Flawless and with some hard earned tips to burn, I headed to the Benefit counter. After being matched up to the right shade, I also invested in the much loved Porefessional, Benefit’s most popular and infamous primer. Continue reading →

Side note: Like previously stated, I do not brand myself as a beauty blogger. But I will share products that I believe are worth the money. All opinions are my own and I am in no way compensated for these posts.

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As anyone who’s taken a look in my make up bag knows, I am absolutely addicted to Urban Decay eyeliners. They’re always consistent and I know what I’m getting for my money. The colour glides on easily, with none of that scratching you sometimes get on the eyelid when you apply it. Not only is the application one of the smoothest on the market due to the creamy formula, the actual eyeliners last for months and you’ll probably only need to buy one now and then. After you’ve applied it, you’ll only need one or two touch ups on your bottom lash line throughout the day (and that’s only if you’re working). One of my favourite things about this brand, is that the selection of colours available is far superior to anything else out there, and they always launch a few limited edition shades in their gift sets. Urban Decay is also certified as being vegan friendly, meaning none of their products are tested on animals. This means you don’t have to think about poor sad bunnies being tormented in laboratories. Continue reading →

Side note: I generally do not post beauty blogs, I don’t brand myself as anything other than a blogger. Unlike a mass of beauty bloggers, I don’t get boxes of free stuff so if I review something you will get my honest opinion. However, I know enough about makeup from a lifetime of compulsive beauty hoarding, and I know people are excited about the topic I’m about to review. I think everyone should know about shiny new discoveries, which leads me to this.

Cardiff is the brand new home of e.l.f Cosmetics (Eyes, Lips, Face, for those of you not in the know). The new store in Cardiff city centre is the first to arrive in Europe. While many are already acquainted with the brand and have praised it for both it’s quality and it’s pricing, it is new to many British shoppers.The brand recently sponsored Cardiff Fashion Week, and it’s reputation locally is getting off to a glittering start. I went along to the store opening this morning in the Royal Arcade, situated in the heart of Cardiff. The location of the store is one of it’s most appealing features. It is well known around Cardiff that some fear that “The Arcades” are losing their appeal since the arrival of St Davids 2 shopping center. The Arcades host some of Cardiff’s best known and loved treasure troves, and it’s about to get glamourous. The arrival of e.l.f should draw many younger female shoppers into the arcade, and it is great publicity tool for Morgan Quarter.Continue reading →